Brooks Robinson and the Baltimore Orioles

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Hi guys,

I just arrived in Sarasota for the winter, so I was off the grind for a few days and getting caught up on some of the posts.

Anyone traveling in the Sarasota area, give me a shout. Would love to meet other O's fans. If you can find Ed Smith Stadium, you're close...

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Here is a used Louisville Slugger bat from the 1977-79 labeling period issued to the AA Charlotte Orioles (Alan would you know what players wore #11 during that time period?):

Bill,

Here's what I found from my programs.

1977 Charlotte Orioles #11 - Jim Skaalen 1B
1978 Charlotte Orioles - No roster sheet
1979 Charlotte Orioles #11 - Jose Alvarez Coach

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

I was sorry to learn this evening of the passing of Eddie Robinson who was MLB's oldest living player at the age of 100.

RIP Eddie

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Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the last Orioles game at Memorial Stadium. For anyone that was there, I'm sure you could agree it was an unforgettable, emotional Fall afternoon.

The Orioles issued two different program covers for the final weekend at Memorial Stadium (Final Weekend & Final Game versions)

1991 Program #6.jpg 1991 Program #7.jpg

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Very cool program. I think Alan may have examples of when the Orioles played in this exhibition game as well. I tried to start a spreadsheet of all the games, dates and who the Phillies played, but I didn’t get very far. I really need one of those subscriptions to the newspapers and do a search that way. I really was just looking for the years they played the O’s, but got carried away.

Mark,

From my research, the Junior BB Federation game started in 1948. From 1948-1954, the Phillies played their crosstown rivals, the Philadelphia A's. No info on the opponents from 1955-1963. I know the Orioles played the Junior BB Federation game from 1964-1966 and 1970-1972. I'm guessing the Orioles might have played before 1964 and in 1967-1969, but haven't found anything to confirm that. From 1973-1979, the Phillies played a variety of NL teams. 1973 (Reds), 1974 (Mets), 1975 (Cards), 1976 (Braves), 1977 (Expos), 1978 (Cards) and 1979 (Pirates).

Here's the 1964, 1965 and 1972 programs. I also have the 1966 program, but still looking for the 1970, 1971 programs and any other years the Orioles were involved.

1964 Junior Baseball Federation (Philadelphia).jpg 1965 Junior Baseball Federation (Philadelphia).jpg 1972 Junior Baseball Federation (Philadelphia).jpg